New Buys

Hi guys, in the past 2 weeks i have really treated myself clothing wise. I haven't really bought any news clothes in a while and decided to get a few pieces to reward myself for being a hard working student (seriously you would not believe the amount of college work I have, it's insane). Anywho heres what I have picked up over the past few days.

I bought this yesterday in Urban Outfitters as they had 20% of EVERYTHING. It was down to €19 already and with the extra discount I got it for €14.60

 

I also got this in UO yesterday, it was already down to €25 and I got it down to €20.60. I love getting loose black tops that go with everything and the crochet detail at the back adds something extra. 

I got this lace and fringed black top in Pennys 2 weeks ago along with this black and gold statement necklace. The top was €15 and the necklace was €5. I love the details on this top and it goes so well with the necklace.

I bought this halterneck shift dress off Missguided for €34.00 and I can't wait to wear it. I think Missguided is great as you get dresses for such a good price and they look so nice. I plan to wear this with my statement necklace from Pennys that I showed above and black pumps. 

Britney Spears : Britney Jean : Album Review

My Queen is back with new music and I am beyond excited. Just to give you a little backround on my love for Ms Spears. I have followed this woman's career since I first saw the Baby One More Time music video came out. I was 4 when she came onto the scene and i have been here ever since. although she had a abit of a rough ride for a few years she managed to come back with 3 killer albums anx show she is still a force to be reckoned with in the music business. This is her 4th album since her comeback and it has a strong EDM feel and here's my review track by track!

Alien- The album opens up with this mid tempo track and spears sings how there were times she felt a little lost in this world. I thought she was very brave to be so honest on her opening track and I think it sets a strong tone for the rest of the album.

Work Bitch- Spears does a complete 180 with her next track. This was her first single off her album and it is one of my songs of 2013. The lyrics are full of attitude and the beat is one of the best dance beats I have heard in a pop song in a long time. This is the Britney we know and love and the song is one of the best on the album.

Perfume- Spears shows more vulnerability on this song, talking about the paranoia of wondering if her partner is still hooked on an ex. This is the 2nd single single off the album and it's one of the strongest vocal performances we see on the album.

It Should Be Easy- Spears teams up with Will.i.am again and you can see his infuluence from the start. there is a lot of auto tune and it has the strongest EDM influence on the album which is not a bad thing. the beat is incredible and it is the sort of song you can really move to in the club. One of my favorites.

Tik Tik Boom- A more raunchy offering from the superstar, this strikes me more of a filler although T.I is a nice surprise to the song.

Body Ache- This is very EDM and had a very cool beat after the chores. There is not too many lyrics and it's more of the beat but that worked for Work Bitch and it works here. Really love this song

Till It's Gone- The verses remind me of old Britney but the bridge is pure modern EDM which really works. This would be a huge hit in the clubs and I think this would be an amazing track to see Live. This is definitely one of the strongest tracks on the album.

Passenger- The intro music is a bit weird for my taste and the shores and verses are so different that it doesn't really work. This is probably one of my least favorite tracks on the album.

Chillin' With You- Spears has brought in her little sister Jamie Lynn for this quite odd song. I think this song is just on the album because it's a duet with her sister. This song doesn't fit with the songs on the album. I must add too that Jamie Lynn has a very good voice and it's nice to hear the two sisters rong together, I just wish they chose a better song.

Don't Cry- Britney bares her feelings in this heartfelt song. She shows her vulnerability  and is very open about her heartbreak, which could be said to be about her failed engagement . Although this is not one of my favorites I think there should be at least one ballad on an album and this is it.

Overall: This album is what Britney promised us. It's very open and filled with some strong EDM influences. I think this album is some of her best work. She has moved on with the times and she has struck a good balance of club tracks and sweet ballads to listen to while relaxing. This woman is back on top and this album shows how her voice can adapt to the new style of music dominating the charts. This woman is a living legend and I am so glad she is back to what she does best.

Best Song: Till It's Gone

New Page: Track of the Day

Today I have added a new feature to my blog, like my Look of the Day, this will be my Track of the day. It will feature a track I am loving and it will be new or old, hope you guys enjoy!

Glisten Up Sequin Lovers!

It is coming up to the most wonderful time of the year and that means that there is going to be a number of social occasions and I have the perfect inspiration for looks that will have you looking great throughout the party season.

This sequined playsuit will be great for the party season as it's something different but is still glamourous. It's from Missguided priced €62.00

This patterned dress will brighten up any festive night out. The color is great on most skin tones and the long sleeves will keep you warm in the chilly weather. From Missguided at €62

Velvet is always festive and and the metallic color will also add some demure shine to the night. From Topshop priced at €45

Nothing equals Festive more than Red and Sequins. This is perfect for any festive club night and would go great with out without tights. It's from Inspire by New Look and costs €30

This dress is perfect if you want to cover up but have some of that festive sparkle. I love the deep neck and the skate skirt suits nearly every body shape. From ASOS priced €54

This dress is perfect for an office party or a normal night out, The red is striking and the shape suits most body types, to top it all off it costs only €30 from Boohoo.com

The may look like a top and skirt but it is actually a dress. The colorful sequined skirt is flattering and cute and the simple top makes sure the outfit is not overkill. Paired with a statement necklace this would be a huge hit. From ASOS priced at €47.20

I love the deep neckline on this dress. The simple color paired with a good tan will make anyone look unbelievable. It also comes in Gold if you want to show off the sequins a bit more and it's priced at €62 from Missguided 

One Direction Midnight Memories Music Review

The biggest boyband on the planet are back with their new album. That's right the 1D boys are back with their third album Midnight Memories and the sound is classic 1D.

Best Song Ever: This song was a huge hit for the boys and their video was a worldwide phenomenon. I loved this song and thought it was really upbeat and it's definitely one of the best songs on the album.

Story of my Life: Their new single is a sweet ballad and has alot of simple guitar strums and it's a really sweet song. I sometimes think boyband ballads are drab but this has a different sound and the video is so sweet.

Diana: This song went a bit over my head, I thought sounded like The Police at times. I think this is a bit of filler in all honesty

Midnight Memories: This has a more rock sound. It's pure 1D, big chores that will fill an arena full on teenage girls. It will be perfect for their stadium tour but I feel like we've heard this sound from the boys so many times before

You & I: The first really slow song on the album. This was a bit of a snooze fest for me, it is the quintessential boy band ballad of telling the girl they are in love with the girl, it's just a boring song

Don't Forget Where I Belong: The boys sing about their new life and their rise to superstardom and how it's important to stay who you are before the money and the fame. It's nice to hear them be so honest and it's a interesting insight into the boys thoughts.

Strong: I liked this song alot. I thought it had strong riffs and drum beats and the music really shows off the boys voices. It is a bit rocky but it really suits their voices

Happily: This sounds a bit like if Mumford and Sons were happy! It's a bit more folky and has a strong use of instruments, it's such a upbeat, sunny song, definitely one of my favorites.

Right Now: This song is a bit dull and forgetful, I would give this one a bit of a miss

Little Black Dress: This sounds like something the Stones would sing. I has an old school and Harry reminds me of Jagger in this track, definitely one of their strongest and it would be great to see it performed Live

Through The Dark: This has a real Mumford and Sons feel. It is real fast guitar sounds and has a real sing song feel. It's nice to hear something different from the boys and it's refreshing to hear them tackle new sounds.

Something Great: This is a bit underwhelming again the boys usual sound just not as strong as other songs

Little White Lies: This has their sound with a bit of added dubstep and it really works. I really like this but it's not the strongest but it's nice to see them inject EDM

Better Than Words: This is the last song on the standard edition. It is a bit of a dull way to end such an eagerly anticipated album. I thought it was a bit dull but 1D fans will love it.

Overall: Honestly this album is the same old stuff just newer songs. I myself am not a huge fan of 1D's music but I do like them as a band. I like how they experimented with some new sounds but they made sure not to stray away from their typical sound. These song is definitely suited to the Stadium tour, songs like Midnight Memories and Best Song Ever will invoke a huge response when performed live. They boys know what their fans want to hear and will not mess with the winning formula. I think they gave their fans a good album and I think critics will be silenced as well. I can't see the 1D gravy train ending anytime soon and this album will make sure the boys are around for another year at least. 

Best Song: Happily

American Music Awards: Fashion Review

Last Night the American music Awards took place and some of musics biggest names graced the red carpet fof the big event, some ladies brought their A game while some had an epic fashion fail

Katy Perry wore a polka dot ball gown style gown. I am not a fan of this look I think it clashed too much but I love her book style clutch.

Miley Cyrus actually looked really stylish last night. I love the tailored tuxedo look and I think she looks great here. The simple nod to monochrome is also really stylish

Taylor Swift wore a gold sparkling mini and although I usually love this type of look i hate the gap of not materiel in the middle, it looks unfinished

Kendall Jenner looked Amazing last night. The cut out, the skort. statement jewelry this look is perfect, obsessed with this look!

Ariana Grande brought out her inner Jessica Rabbit in this jaw dropping red sequin gown. I think she looks amazing in this dress but kept to her usual hairstyle and make up, Love this

Christina Aguliera OMG. She looks phenomenal. The white satin dress complements her big blond hair and the silver accessorizes top off the look perfectly.  

Naya Rivera brought the Sex Appeal in a low cut high neck black gown. I like how she kept her hair down and kept it fun. she has been looking amazing lately.

Lady Gaga wore a lilac creation and I really like this look, she looks kinda normal. The one think I will say is that her boobs look to tight and uncomfortable


Kylie Jenner wore a monochrome top and pants combo but looked a bit dull considering her style record and I hate the bangs, they are far too severe.


Emma Roberts looked a metallic mess in a shapeless Lanvin gown with hot pink accessories


Nicole Richie showed off her tiny frame in a white cut out dress. I like how she kept it simple and and added chunky accessories

Ciara showed off as much as she could without having a peek a boo moment. I think this is a bit trashy and she needs to up her game.


Kesha took thigh high  to another level in her black gown. I really like this on her but I wish she added more volume to her hair.



Zendaya wore an all white ensemble which I thought looked kinda cool and different without being weird and I love the length of her hair


Kelly Osbourne wore a ball gown style silver dress to the awards and i thought she looked really good and kept to her style and true to herself.


Jordan Sparks looked elegant in a gold and black studded gown. I love the detail on this gown and the shoes are amazing


Jennifer Hudson had a serious color pop moment. I love the these two colors together and I think she is really rocking the short hair.


Jenna Ushkowitz looked great in a plunging orange gown teamed with a statement gold necklace

Sexiest Men Alive

This week Maroon 5 frontman and serious hottie Adam Levine was named People's Sexiest Man Alive. Although I see the appeal, he would not be my sexiest man alive but I can see why he was voted, there is a difference between hot and sexy, you can be a serious looked but Sexy has a an edge to it, Adam has a an that sexy rockstar vibe but you know he's more likely to do yoga than heroin, that is appealing!, Anyway I complied my own list right here and trust me I gave this a lot of serious thought, enjoy!

5 Joseph Gordon Levitt 

This guy is such a cutie, I loved him in 3rd rock from the sun and he is adorable in 500 days of summer. he showed us he can do dark and sexy in Inception and that is why he is on this list, he's geek chic hot, very sexy!

4: Zac Efron

This guy has a had a serious transformation, I had a serious crush on him when he burst onto the scene in High school musical when I was 14 and the love has grown. He is so grown it should be illegal, seriously what a babe!

3: Franco Brothers

These guys are equally gorgeous, James roles is a bit darker and serious while Dave is a bit more goofy and fun. They can both act and look gorgeous. I love both of them for their epic talents and amazing features and thank You to Mr & Ms Franco!

2: Chris Hemsworth

When I get asked who was my childhood crush I always say this guy and people look at me funny because Thor only came out 2 years ago, however he was in Home and Away when I was around 10/11 and he hasnt changed, he is still the hottie he was back then, just without the side fringe. I like to think i had good taste even back then, this man is as sexy as they come and I am very happy he is a global superstar as that means more time on movie screens

1: Matthew Grey Gubler

This is the guy I adore, He's tall, got great hair and amazing cheek bones, the Criminal Minds star is perfection in my eyes, he may not be everyone's first choice but I think he utterly gorgeous. He also seems really goofy and funny and doesn't seem to take himself to seriously, he is also brilliant as the great Spencer Reid in my all time favorite show, he's to you Mr Gubler

I take Selfies Sue Me!

 It is official, selfies have taken over the world. The word was named the most popular word of 2013 and was added to the Oxford Dictionary only a matter of weeks ago. The official meaning of the world is a self portrait taken by the subject, and if anyone knows a thing or two about selfies it is me. I love a good selfie and have no problem admitting it. If I think I look nice I take a photo, if I'm waiting in the car, bored at home or not really focusing in lectures snap, new photo for my instagram account. Basically I am vain and like to take photos of myself, does that make me a bad person, no, God forbid the psychologists of the world get a hold of me and tell me they think  that I have major low self esteem and that I need other peoples validation to make myself feel good, that all of a sudden a few likes on facebook is going to make me really constant and happy with myself, sorry people but you are sorely mistaken! I am perfectly fine if I post a selfie on Instagram and it doesn't get any likes, but it is nice when you get that little orange notification that someone likes your photo but I do not go around depressed if that photo is not popular with other users.The likes of Cara Delevigne and Kim Kardashian  have pushed selfie taking into overdrive but looking through my familys old photo albums it is clear that I was taking selfies since before Kim K was famous. I always liked taking photos of myself, although these photos are of myself as a 10 year old with messy hair and my tongue sticking

The likes of Cara Delevigne and Kim Kardashian  have pushed selfie taking into overdrive but looking through my familys old photo albums it is clear that I was taking selfies since before Kim K was famous. I always liked taking photos of myself, although these photos are of myself as a 10 year old with messy hair and my tongue sticking out. People argue that teenages are going to garner low self esteem if their selfies does not get that many likes on facebook, Newsflash, teenagers are going to have low self esteem, it is that time in your life where the fact that there is always someone prettier, smarter and thinner is most prevalent, you are not going to be brimming with confidence and unless you are Kendall and Kylie Jenner, you are not going to be 100% about your looks. When I was a teenager selfies were not the trend  they are now, I was not a looker as a teen either, I had glasses, braces, was chubby, basically I was no Kylie Jenner at 16, thats for damn sure, however I still took the odd selfie if I was board or goofing around. I would put it on bebo or facebook and would not get depressed if it wasn't commented on or had a huge amount of likes, why, because unlike the psychologists of worlds theory, I was not obsessed with peer validation

We like celebrity selfies because they are candid shots into these superstars lives, they are not on a red carpet or a still from a movie or a photo shoot they are these superstars pulling funny faces or doing the duck face, yes people give out about the duck face but it happens so build a bridge and get over it.

People of the world do not be shamed into hiding your selfie taking habit, it is fine, I think it shows confidence, your telling the world I think I look good today and don't let any ragging know it all tell you otherwise, they're probably just jealous that a instagram filter doesn't make them look like God's Gift!

          

  

Why Everyone Needs to Relax about Lily Allen

One of the most cheeky, opinionated and talented artists of the past 10 years is back with her new video. Lily Allen is back and with a bang. She's back with her video for her new song "Hard Out Here" and in the video she tells it exactly like it is. With lyrics like "If i told you about my sex life you'd call me a slut, boys talking about my their bitches with no one making a fuss" tackling the double standard talking about your personal bedroom habits if you're a boy or a girl. I think it's a private matter personally but there are some very open books and if a woman is very open she is open to abuse but boys get patted on the back. She also states very frankly "if you're not a size 6 and you're not good looking then you better be rich or real good at cooking" which shows the brutal honesty of what women need in this world if they want to be successful which unfortunately is a hot body and looks otherwise forget it. The world is cruel to women at times, smarts is not enough you need to be aesthetically pleasing, sorry ladies!
She also poked fun at the use of woman is music video's by males, woman dancing all over them as the stand by the high priced car and drench themselves in champaign while the males stand by in a fig fur coat and gold chains, honestly I thought is was a great play on the standard male misogynist video. People have got up in arms on how the video is stupid and I think theses people just do not get the satire and need to learn how to take a joke.
I myself thought it was quite smart and told the truth about woman in pop culture. As I have gotten older I find the  degrading of women in these videos concerning. Lily pointedly states in her song "I don't need to shake my ass for you cuz Ive got a brain" which is my view point completely. Now I am not a feminist or a campaigner but I do think woman should be viewed as a bit more than piece of eye candy in a bikini. Don't get me wrong we've all been there in a club, especially on halloween and we dance provocatively enough to the likes of Blurred Lines, but would I want to make a career out of it, absolutely not, to the ladies that do, that is their choice I however would prefer to be known for my career success then being the girl in Pitbull's latest video.
Lily Allen strikes me as a quick witted performer who is not afraid to say what we're all thinking and I think she need to be applauded for this effort than abused and she is wight it is hard out here for a bitch!

Lady Gaga; Artpop : Review

The first lady of quirky is back, Lady Gaga is back with her third album. Gaga is quite prominent in my music collection and I have seen her live twice. what I took from her concert is that this woman can sing and I mean really sing. The albums starts off with the mediocre Aura and it is quote an odd piece of music, it is not really a song but more of Gaga rambling along to Dubstep. She then moves into the slightly less off Venus. I actually really like this song. I like the chores and I think she really shows off her vocals and she isn't being drowned out by the music. 

G.U.Y is a bit more is very heavy on the dubstep and the lyrics are a bit random and all over the place. She then moves into the very sensual X Dreams, she gets very descriptive in the lyrics but it is a bit slow and heavy. She's roped in the likes of T.I for Jewels which is very hip hop and she suits the beat and style of hip hop really well, Manicure is pure Gaga upbeat, loads of clapping but edgy lyrics. I loved this song and think it's the kind of song that made me fall in Love with Gaga's music. Do What U Want is the next track and this has  proved to be a big success for Gaga. I really like this song, I think the bet is great and R Kelly adds something different to the song. I can see why this has been a hit. The title track Artpop is next and is very electronic and arty. I really disliked the song, I think it's too odd and a bit of a filler.

She moved into her next track and it could not be more different. She is angry in Swine and you can hear it in her voice, also the beat in this is slick, it's unbelievable, I don't know who produced this song but they did a great job. 

She proves her loyalty to Donatella Versace with her song named Donatella, it's a bit off a random track but you can tell she really admires the woman. She then moves into Fashion which is slower and shoes her voice off more but seems like a bit of a filler. Mary Jane Holland is also filled with Dubstep but it's a bit bland and all over the place. For the next song Dope she sings her heart out, her voice is so strong and powerful but the lyrics in the chores are a bit random but she proves she had got the voice under all the quirky. For the penultimate song Gypsy she goes a little bit nostalgic but it's not that strong of a track, she finishes off the album with lead single Applause which I was not a fan of, I thought it was not as strong as some of her other singles.

For me this album is her weakest to date. We have waited over two years for new music and this does not live up to her previous efforts. I know my mum has been really looking forward from hearing new music from her, (Shes a big fan) as have I but I cannot think of songs that I would rush to download. The problem is that Gaga has set the bar so high we expect greatness. For massive fans this will be a treat but for others it's an alright album from an amazing artist. 

EMA 2013: Fashion Review

This years EMA Awards were held in Amsterdam this year and the fashion and brought by the stars was less than desirable. There were some hits and some serious misses also, here's a roundup of all the fashion. 

Katy Perry rocked a simple but chic mint green fitted dress with 50's style hair. I have to say I thought this was a bit of a blond choice considering the singer record of being daring and risk taking.

Ariana Grande looked really good in a new romance style dress. I love the pale pink and black contrast and I like how she kept the shoes simple. I think she looks stunning.


Bridgit Mendler kept it simple but pushing near the dull side in her cut out black mini , I like this look but for such a big award show color would have been her friend

Miley if you are going to dress like a Hoe than at least have your dress and shoes matching. She looks cheap but I'm sure with her track record that was the look she was going for.

Rite Ora kept it sexy and sleek in a simple black mini. Miley this is how you do sexy. She topped off her stunning dress with her signature red lips, Adore this look

Ellie Goulding wore a lace black dress with her underwear on show. We have seen this look done so many times and this outfit is so done. No originality, she could have done so much better, boring!

Iggy Azalea wore a daring cut out maxi with some serious Angelia Leg. I love the red shoes and how she kept hair and makeup simple. I think she looked Gorgeous 

Laura Whitmore looked amazing as per usual. This girl knows style and I love how she is on trend with the monochrome look. One of the best looks of the night by far.

Cher Lloyd wore a interesting gold and black mini. I love how she paired it with boots but I would have ditched the tights, they make the look more dowdy